Summary
"This picture book tells the inspiring story of Wangari Maathai, women's rights activist and one of the first environmental warriors. Wangari began the Green Belt Movement in Kenya in the 1960s, which focused on planting trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights. She inspired thousands a... Full description
Details
Other Authors
Carpentier, Margaux (Illustrator)
Main Language
English
All
English
Subjects
Maathai, Wangari > Juvenile nonfiction.
Tree planters (Persons) > Kenya > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Women environmentalists > Kenya > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Women conservationists > Kenya > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Women politicians > Kenya > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Women's rights > Kenya > Juvenile nonfiction.
Nobel Prize winners > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Women Nobel Prize winners > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.